Pest Control - Tosh Private Label

A salient prerequisite to ensuring food safety

Pests – carriers of a wide variety of disease-causing viruses – are a real threat to food products as well as food handlers. Contamination in the food items can have a cascading effect, resulting in food poisoning and other food-borne illnesses which may in turn cause irreparable damage to the business, hampering its goodwill. On the contrary, hygienic production increases customer satisfaction, builds trust and raises the reputation of the business.

Pests – the carriers of a wide variety of disease causing viruses are a real threat to food handlers. Contamination in the food items can have a cascading effect, resulting in food poisoning and other food-borne illnesses which may in turn cause irreparable damage to the business, hampering its goodwill. On the contrary, hygienic production increases customer satisfaction, builds trust and raises the reputation of the business.

Taking care of customer well-being

Having been a part of the food industry for over a century, we are a value-driven tea company, attaching great importance to food safety and food hygiene. Providing a safe environment for processing and packaging is not only essential but critical to ensuring hygienic production. The quality control measures at our campus include an integrated plan to keep the environment safe from pests that, if left unchecked, can result in damages and setbacks.

Having been a part of the food industry since the last 230 years, we are a value-driven tea company attaching great importance to food safety and food hygiene. Providing a safe environment for processing and packaging is paramount to ensuring hygienic production. The quality control measures at our campus include an integrated plan to keep the environment safe from pests that can result in damages and setbacks.

Integrated pest management system

In order to keep our facility pest-free, we have engaged a leading pest control partner to carry out regular audits and pest management initiatives. The result is pest control measures that are at par with global standards. We have introduced an Integrated Pest Management program that focuses on eliminating possibilities of entrance of the pests. The execution of the program is an ongoing process involving several steps.

In order to keep our facility pest-free, we have engaged a leading pest control partner to carry out regular audits and pest management initiatives. The result is pest control measures that are at par with the global standards. We have introduced an Integrated Pest Management program that focuses on eliminating possibilities of entrance of the pests. The execution of the program is an ongoing process involving several steps.

Inspection

The foundation of effective pest control is a schedule of regular inspections conducted to verify the effectiveness of the program. Routine inspections are carried out to focus on areas where pests are likely to invade as well as identify any potential entry points, food and/or water sources, or zones that could possibly encourage pest infiltration.

Prevention

Structural maintenance is performed to close potential entry points identified during routine inspections. We have installed double-door entrances at all access points to the facility (generally an ‘L’-shaped structured. Also, packing materials, raw materials and even all the personnel pass through an air shower to ensure a pest- and dust-free environment.

In addition to this, glue-based fly-catchers (non-electrocution type), rodent boxes, bird deterrents, etc., are installed at strategic points to contain pests before they gain access to the facility.

Identification

Our Pest Control Service Provider’s well-trained staff visit our facility to inspect and audit the effectiveness of the pest control program in place. They carry out the necessary changes, evaluate the measures and identify potential pests, and monitor pest activity, if any.

Analysis

As pests proliferate in conducive conditions, regular analysis is done to identify the pests as well as develop the appropriate countermeasures.

Treatment

Rodent baits and fly-catchers (glue-based) are installed at strategic locations. Being a food processing facility, this chemical-free options and non-hazardous equipment help negate the risk of cross-contamination in the case of chemical substances and threats of burning hazards and/or other accidents from the electrocution-type fly-catchers.

Monitoring

Constant monitoring at the facility and staff awareness programs are routinely conducted. In addition, trend analyses are carried out at regular intervals to check the effectiveness of the pest management services as well as to identify any problems/gaps.

Documentation

Pest control documentation is maintained to validate and verify the actual initiatives undertaken. Some of the important documents thus maintained include pest activity reports, service reports, corrective action reports, and trap installation maps.

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